Stars in Their Eyes contestant wows patients and families at Moya Cole Hospice
Shirley Awan appeared on Stars in Their Eyes in 2002
Shirley Awan, a former contestant on Stars in Their Eyes, performed for patients, families, and staff at Moya Cole Hospice.
The singer from Cheadle performed renditions of songs such as Fly me to the Moon by Julie London, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps by Doris Day, and Lipstick on Your Collar by Connie Francis as well as songs from The Carpenters. According to Shirley she wants to perform and bring joy to every listener.
Shirley appeared on ITVs Stars in Their Eyes in 2002 and impersonated Irish singer Dana and her Eurovision-winning song, All Kinds of Everything.
I remember when I was on Stars in Their Eyes, Matthew Kelly described me as having a purity of tone on live TV and Ray Monks Musical Director really encouraged me to sing jazz, it was so nice to get that compliment. I did write snd record songs back in the 80s and would love to have them played on the radio Shirley Awan, Singer and Moya Cole Hospice Supporter
Shirley also has a personal connection with Moya Cole Hospice and is the reason she wanted to sing for patients and their families.
“My dad came here for a few weeks, and he was looked after really well,” she said.
“They took great care of him, I sang when he was in here on his ward. He loved it and I really want to give something back to this amazing place.”
Shirley continues to sing in jazz bands; she sings in Wales monthly at a jazz club and also sings for private events. She can be found on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram under the name shirleyawansings.